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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1000-2024/FDA enforcement
World Green Nutrition INC.·Food·Jan 6, 2024

Elv Alipotec Brand Mexican Tejocote Root Supplement Pieces (Raiz De Tejocote Mexicano…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    FDA analysis found product labeled as tejocote is actually contains yellow oleander, which is toxic to humans.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDATX, CA, AZ, NC +4 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWorld Green Nutrition INC.
Recalling firmWorld Green Nutrition INC.San Antonio, TX, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 90222 11042 40 70722 11042 41 20724 19072 21 20724 15072 21 120724 11052 21 20724 07072 21 20724 04072 21 20724 26052 21 120724 15082 21 20724 16062 20 30728 15072 20 30828 03012 3
Lot / date codes
  • LOT Expiration Date 090222 110424 070722 110424 150722N 120724 190722N 120724 150722N-1 120724 110522 120724 070722 120724 040722 120724 260522 120724 190722N-1 120724 150822 120724 160622 92324 030123 030728 150722N 030828 030123 030628 291122 030628 250123 030628 130123 030728 040722 031328 030123 031328 160622 031428 250123 031428 250123 031528 250123 032128 250123 032228 250123 032328 250123 032428 250123 032728 250123 032828 150722N 032828 160622 041928 260123D 041928 190722N 041928 250123 041828 140223 051228 030223 051228 010323 051528 190722N 051528 200722 051228 250123 051228 150722N 051228 020323 052328 260123D 052328 190722N 052428 260123D 071828 010323 071928 030223 071928 260123D 073128 260123D 080228 140223D 081528
Distribution area
TXCAAZNCGAORWANM

TX, CA, AZ, NC, GA, OR, WA, NM

United States

Quantity affected113, 500
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 6, 2024
FDA recall numberF-1000-2024

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

World Green Nutrition INC. initiated this food recall on January 6, 2024. The FDA enforcement report states: FDA analysis found product labeled as tejocote is actually contains yellow oleander, which is toxic to humans. The FDA report lists distribution as: TX, CA, AZ, NC, GA, OR, WA, NM.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: FDA analysis found product labeled as tejocote is actually contains yellow oleander, which is toxic to humans.

Elv Alipotec Brand Mexican Tejocote Root Supplement Pieces (Raiz De Tejocote Mexicano… was made or distributed by World Green Nutrition INC. in San Antonio, TX, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1000-2024, dated March 6, 2024.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Elv Alipotec Brand Mexican Tejocote Root Supplement Pieces (Raiz De Tejocote Mexicano… recall?

World Green Nutrition INC. recalled Elv Alipotec Brand Mexican Tejocote Root Supplement Pieces (Raiz De Tejocote Mexicano… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1000-2024. FDA analysis found product labeled as tejocote is actually contains yellow oleander, which is toxic to humans.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the World Green Nutrition INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1000-2024. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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